Kendrick came into Monday's matchup having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Spencer Greenwave out 27-26. Kendrick's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Keyauris Collier was a standout: he got on base in five of his seven plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Taven Leonard, who got on base in five of his seven plate appearances with four runs and four RBI.
On Spencer's side, Caylen Brunsen made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored six runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all six of his plate appearances. Brunsen has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Demarcus Horne was another key contributor, getting on base in six of his seven plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and a triple.
Even though they lost, Spencer was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
Kendrick's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-7. As for Spencer, their loss was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-6.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Northeast the next time they take the field. Kendrick will head out to face Northeast at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while Spencer will host them at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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